Property in Goritsa

Goritsa is a Bulgarian village of about 1,000 residents, set 250 metres above sea level at the foot of the Balkan Mountains. Its quiet setting, clean air and natural surroundings appeal to people looking for a break from city life.

It is not a busy seaside resort, but it is well known to visitors interested in fishing, hunting, mushroom picking, nature, historic sites, wellness and traditional Bulgarian culture.

The climate is mild and temperate continental, influenced by the nearby Black Sea: summers are hot, autumns are warm and winters are generally mild. Relatively affordable property and the mountain air attract buyers looking for a holiday home.

Infrastructure and attractions

The village has electricity, running water, sewerage, telephone service, television and internet access. There is also a school, shops and a church. Modern houses and villas have been built in recent years. Grapes grow well in the local climate, and winemaking is a long-standing tradition.

Goritsa is 25 km from the sea and 35 km from Burgas Airport. Buses connect the village with nearby towns.

Nearby attractions include:

• the Kaleto fortress wall, a listed monument dating from Late Antiquity;

• the rock formations known as the Dobrovanski Mushrooms;

• Eminski Forest, home to medicinal plants and mushrooms;

• the Koriyata nature reserve, with dense beech and oak woodland;

• the Hadzhiyska River;

• Poroy Reservoir;

• the Chairite nature reserve.

Goritsa can be visited in summer or winter. Modern residential complexes provide amenities such as swimming pools, playgrounds, hot water and heating. These features make the village worth considering when looking for a house in Bulgaria.